Bipolar Disorder is a type of mood disorder that can cause either an extremely high mood called Mania or a very low which is considered Bipolar Depression. Bipolar Disorder involves major mood swings and is normally combined with another mental illness. There is also such thing as a mixed state. A mixed state is when both depressive and mania states are present at the same time. When this happens it can lead to psychotic symptoms including delusions and hallucinations.
There are at least three types of Bipolar Disorder. These include Bipolar I, Bipolar II, and Cyclothymia. Bipolar Disorder is broken into Mania, Depressive, and Mixed. Mania is elevated state of mood, Depressive is a lower state of mood, and Mixed is when both are present.
There are many signs and symptoms of the two most know sides. Mania and Depressive although both are believed to be genetic and does run in families though not present in everyone. Some of the symptoms may include:
Bipolar Mania Symptoms
Being easily distracted
Little need for sleep
Poor judgement
Poor temper control
Reckless behavior
Binge eating
Drinking
Promiscuity
Elevated mood
Hyperactivity
Increased energy
Racing thoughts
Talking a lot
High self esteem
Upset and agitated
Bipolar Depression Symptoms
Persistent sadness
Anxiety
Guilt
Anger
Isolation
Hopelessness
Disturbance in sleep and appetite
Fatigue and loss of interest
Problems concentrating
Loneliness
Self loathing, apathy, or indifference
Depersonalization
Loss of interest in sexual activity
Shyness
Social Anxiety
Irritability
Chronic pain
Eating problems
Thoughts of death and suicide
Trouble getting to sleep
Sleeping to much
As for public view of Bipolar Disorder, not much is to be said. It's one of the better known mental illnesses as a major indicator for Bipolar Disorder so they are put together a lot of the time. There is no known cure but treatment is available. Treatment can include anti-depressants and therapy are the most known and useful treatments. Treatment is available and highly recommended among people who have been diagnosed. Links
Bipolar Disorder
What is it?
Bipolar Disorder is a type of mood disorder that can cause either an extremely high mood called Mania or a very low which is considered Bipolar Depression. Bipolar Disorder involves major mood swings and is normally combined with another mental illness. There is also such thing as a mixed state. A mixed state is when both depressive and mania states are present at the same time. When this happens it can lead to psychotic symptoms including delusions and hallucinations.
There are at least three types of Bipolar Disorder. These include Bipolar I, Bipolar II, and Cyclothymia.
Bipolar Disorder is broken into Mania, Depressive, and Mixed. Mania is elevated state of mood, Depressive is a lower state of mood, and Mixed is when both are present.
There are many signs and symptoms of the two most know sides. Mania and Depressive although both are believed to be genetic and does run in families though not present in everyone. Some of the symptoms may include:
Bipolar Mania Symptoms
Bipolar Depression Symptoms
As for public view of Bipolar Disorder, not much is to be said. It's one of the better known mental illnesses as a major indicator for Bipolar Disorder so they are put together a lot of the time.
There is no known cure but treatment is available. Treatment can include anti-depressants and therapy are the most known and useful treatments. Treatment is available and highly recommended among people who have been diagnosed.
Links
Mood Disorders
Schizophrenia
Sources
http://enwikipedia.org/wiki/bipolar_disorder
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Diseases and Disorders volume 3 pages 87 - 89